BIG BANG Festival Vancouver 2026 — Adventurous Music for Kids

A full day of playful, creative sound takes over Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre as the BIG BANG Festival returns for Family Day weekend. Designed for young audiences ages 5+, this lively indoor festival invites families to explore music through hands-on activities, pop-up performances, and mini concerts.

📅 Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
⏰ Festival Hours: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Doors at 11:30 AM)
📍 Location: 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
🎟 Entry: Free festival access + $5 ticketed music rooms

What Is the BIG BANG Festival?

Presented by Music on Main and the Roundhouse, BIG BANG is an adventurous music festival for families. Instead of sitting quietly in seats, kids move, create, listen, and interact with music in imaginative ways.

Expect the Roundhouse to feel like a musical playground filled with rhythm, colour, and surprise performances around every corner.

Free Festival Activities

Your free entry includes access to a wide range of drop-in experiences:

• Tsatsu Stalqayu (Coastal Wolf Pack)
• The Carnival Band
• Bounce House
• Silent Disco
• NOISE-O-GRAPH sound exploration zone
• Festival Jam sessions
• Scavenger Hunt
• Face painting & temporary tattoos
• Colouring stations
• The Classical Ball
• Chill Zone (low-sensory calming room)

These activities run throughout the festival and are designed for different energy levels, from high-movement fun to relaxed creative time.

$5 Ticketed Music Rooms

Small, immersive performances and workshops are available for just $5 per person:

• Julia’s Music Room
• Gamelan Music Room

Spots are limited, so advance tickets are recommended.

A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for self-identifying Indigenous peoples by contacting Music on Main directly.

Food & Festival Atmosphere

Food trucks Planted and Mama’s Fish & Chips will be set up outside on the Roundhouse Turntable Plaza, making it easy to grab a bite between activities.

Inside, families can wander freely between rooms, performances, and activity zones at their own pace.

Accessibility & Getting There

The Roundhouse is fully accessible, with elevators, accessible washrooms, and step-free entry.

🚆 Transit: 2-minute walk from Yaletown–Roundhouse Station
🚌 Bus routes 6 and C23 stop nearby
🚗 Underground parking available ($4.50/hour, entrance via Pacific Street)

A visual story guide is available through the venue to help families prepare for the experience.

Why Families Love BIG BANG

• Designed specifically for kids 5+
• Combines music, movement, art, and play
• Flexible, come-and-go format
• Indoor winter activity perfect for Family Day weekend

If you are looking for a creative, high-energy, and truly unique family outing in Vancouver, BIG BANG Festival is one of the most imaginative events of the season.